Social media and news organizations banned or suppressed the story in 2020. The House Oversight Committee conducted an investigation this past week into material allegedly hidden on a…
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House Bill Would Criminalize Some Hate Speech
Sponsor says the legislation would deter white supremacy. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas introduced the Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023, which would monitor Americans’ speech…
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Supreme Court to Hear Student Loan Forgiveness Case
Oral arguments are scheduled for February. The Supreme Court announced that the justices would hear oral arguments in cases regarding President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and laws…
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House Leaders Support TikTok Ban on Government Devices
The provision set to be included in government funding bill. A spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated on Monday that she supports a provision to ban TikTok…
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House Might Not Vote on Government TikTok Ban
Speaker desires to review language with the administration. After legislation to ban the social media app TikTok on United States government devices, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed uncertainty…
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Senate Votes for Government Ban of TikTok
The legislation now goes to the House of Representatives. The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the “No TikTok on Government Devices Act.” Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced…
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Journalism Act Could Remove News from Facebook
Congress considers adding journalism negotiation to upcoming defense bill. Congress is considering adding the Journalism Competition and Preservation act to their annual defense bill, which would allow news…
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He says parents should be “very, very concerned.” The Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner of Virginia, has issued a warning about the social media platform…
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46 States Request Reopening Facebook Antitrust Lawsuit
Arguments are held in the D.C. Court of Appeals. Solicitor general of New York Barbara Underwood spoke on behalf of 46 state governments at the D.C. Court of…
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Senators Work on Social Media Regulation Proposal
Senator Graham says an appeal process for removed content to be included. Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina said he is working on a measure with Senators Elizabeth…
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